Southampton Dock
Pink Floyd * Track #10 On The Final Cut
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Southampton Dock by Pink Floyd
Release Date
Performed by
Pink FloydProduced by
James Guthrie & Michael Kamen & Roger WatersWrited by
Roger WatersAbout
“Southampton Dock” describes a promise made by servicemen to not return again for war after WWII. And yet, a woman waves goodbye again, this time to soldiers leaving for the Falklands. Roger subtly describes the betrayal of the post-war dream which his father had died for.
This song has a folksy an...
Southampton Dock Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They disembarked in '45 and no-one spoke and no one smiled
There were too many spaces in the line
Gathered at the cenotaph
All agreed with hand on heart to sheathe the sacrificial knives
But now she stands upon Southampton dock
With her handkerchief, and her summer frock
Clings to her wet body in the rain
In quiet desperation
Knuckles white upon the slippery rails
She bravely waves the boys goodbye again
[Verse 2]
And still the dark stain spreads between their shoulder blades
A mute reminder of the poppy fields and graves
And when the fight was over
We spent what they had made, but
In the bottom of our hearts, we felt the final cut
Southampton Dock Q&A
Who wrote Southampton Dock's ?
Southampton Dock was written by Roger Waters.
Who produced Southampton Dock's ?
Southampton Dock was produced by James Guthrie & Michael Kamen & Roger Waters.
When did Pink Floyd release Southampton Dock?
Pink Floyd released Southampton Dock on Mon Mar 21 1983.